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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 436.95 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 436.95 and 176.76 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 436.95 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/436.95 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 436.95 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 77,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,233.10/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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